The 65 villas have been designed in local Mauritian style to blend in perfectly with their lush surroundings, and all have their own plunge pools and round the clock butler service.

The interiors exude minimalist chic and underplayed luxury with their heavy use of natural wood. Relax in the huge bathrooms or take an outdoor shower in the tropical heat. If you're feeling sociable invite other guests to enjoy a drink around the villa's bar or settle down to a movie on the plasma screen TV.

Should you wish to leave the haven of your villa, then the three restaurants and bars are the place to go. Tantalise your taste buds with the chef's modern take on Indian classics and Pan-Asian creations at the signature Cilanto. While Coast2Coast overlooking the resort's lagoon serves Mauritian and international food.

The cosy lounge bar is the perfect for a cocktail while watching the sun go down or a late night drink to round off the perfect night.

Pampering goes a stage further at the Jiva Grande Spa where the ayurveda specialists will select the best treatment to make sure guests feel completely rejuvenated.

For the sporty, head for the gym, tennis court and nearby 18-hole golf course. Other activities include deep-sea fishing, sailing, snorkelling and diving, water skiing and windsurfing.

Kids are also catered for with the Peter Pan club, which is supervised by qualified hostesses and has its own pirate ship.